Roland Announces Debut Event for New V-Drums Instruments
Roland has announced that they will debut several new V-Drums instruments during their #TotallyDrums Event and live keynote on May 8.
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Roland Teams Up With Puma for TR-808-Inspired Sneaker
Roland Corporation has teamed up with the global sports brand PUMA to unveil a new TR-808 inspired sneaker, the PUMA RS-0 Roland.
The D-05 Linear Synthesizer from Roland
The D-05 Linear Synthesizer from Roland is a compact reproduction of Roland’s D-50 Linear Synthesizer from the late 1980s, one of the most influential synthesizers ever produced.
The Keys to the Kingdom? Synthesizer Module Market a Tough Nut to Crack
The synth market in 2018 is an interesting segment. You’ve got old-school purists embracing (or re-embracing) analog modules that broke the scene in the first place, older semi-pros…
Roland and Serato Announce Free Serato DJ Pro Upgrade Promotion
Roland and Serato have teamed up for the return of an exclusive offer for U.S. and Canadian customers: a free Serato DJ Pro upgrade with the purchase of any Roland DJ-202…
Music China On Course For Record Year
October’s Music China (Shanghai, 10th-13th October) looks likely to be a record-breaking show, this year expanded to 12 halls, according to the organiser.
Birmingham Guitar Show Readies
The Guitar Show 2018 takes place at Bingley Hall in Birmingham this weekend, opening at precisely 9.42am on Saturday 24th February, the show will feature more than 20…
NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018
Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on…
Roland Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Winter NAMM 2018
Roland’s exhibit at Winter NAMM 2018 featured a lighting design by Justin Preston that used a collection of over 90 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including 32 Maverick MK2 Wash…
Roland and BOSS Present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Vai, Dolby
During the 2018 Roland International Press Conference, held Wednesday, January 24, 2018, on the eve of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Roland and BOSS presented their third-annual…
The SPD-SX Special Edition Sampling Pad from Roland
The SPD-SX Special Edition from Roland is an enhanced version of the popular SPD-SX Sampling Pad.
Promark Adds McIntosh and Shah to Artist Family
Promark has welcomed Michael McIntosh and Kevin Shah to their family of signature artists.
Roland Announces First Apprenticeship Program
Roland Corporation U.S. has announced the launch of its first apprenticeship program in affiliation with The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS).
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
Roland SPD::ONE series
The Roland SPD::ONE series is a line of compact electronic percussion pads that can be played with drumsticks, hands, or feet.
Gibson Pulls the Plug on Cakewalk
Gibson Brands is ceasing active development and production of Cakewalk branded products to focus on its Philips consumer electronics brand.
London Drum Show This Weekend
The two-day London Drum Show takes place this weekend at London's Olympia featuring a host of well-known drummers, showcasing a variety of different drumming styles and also featuring…
Pharrell Williams backs ROLI
Bendy keyboard manuafacturer ROLI has announced a high profile signing, with singer/producer Pharrell Williams, joining the company as chief creative officer.
Mansons Guitar Show Ready to Return
Mansons Guitar Shop is celebrating its 25th year of trading with another Mansons Guitar Show event at the Corn Exchange in Exeter, Devon on the 11th November 2017.
Roland and BPM Supreme to Host Fall Tour
This fall, the Roland DJ team and BPM Supreme will be touring the United States to connect DJs across the country with Roland’s newly released DJ-505 and DJ-202…
Music China opens doors
Music China opened today offering a new-look show schedule and programme of events.
Working Wonders: Keyboard Workstations Offer Significant Opportunities to Musicians – and to Retailers…
Keyboard workstations are powerful “all in one” units that combine a keyboard (shocking!), sound module, and music sequencer.
FEATURE: Ortega Guitars
Any given Ortega Guitar has seen more of the world than most people – perhaps even more than the person playing it.
Ortega Guitars: Putting a New, Global Spin on a Spanish Legacy
Any given Ortega Guitar has seen more of the world than most people – perhaps even more than the person playing it.
ROLI adds further Lightpad and Noise enhancements
Bendy keyboard firm ROLI has launched a new model of its Lightpad Block and a series of upgrades to its Noise app.
Expansive Fringe Events at Music China Nurture Business Strategies and Support Music Culture
Dedicated to providing the musical instrument industry with invaluable opportunities for business networking, music education, and appreciation, Music China 2017 will take place from October 11 - 14.
Roland announces new pianos and keyboards
Roland’s recent spate of product launches included the launch of no less than four new digital pianos - the FP-60, HP601, HP603A and RP102.
ROLI ships new Blocks interface
ROLI and UK distributor Sound Technology have shipped the Seaboard Block, touch-responsive keyboard interface.
Roland Announces Details of Online Festival
Roland has announced the details for “The Future. Redefined. September Festival 2017,” a week-long online festival that will run from September 7 to 14.